Floc BabyA NEW SEASON of fashion was paraded at the Pitti Bimbo show in Florence and the Fimi show in Valencia and it heralded a variation on the padded jacket, which saw cocoon shapes and a distinct A-line influence. At one end of the colour

fashion hoodies and shiny padded jackets were often matched with khaki slacks. A dress, fitted with a puffball skirt, made in stone coloured jersey was the standout look. Sporty, minimal and very Calvin! Nothing new, but the classic look is always stylish.

We were hoping that the overcolourful Agatha would reflect the financial gloom and do an all-black collection, but the designer, who is huge in Spain, went all out this season with a rainbow of colours. Good for her!Although an Autumn/Winter

Enjoyably Guess have a love affair with pop culture, whether it is their celeb filled adverts or poppy clothes, for which translates well in children’s apparel especially when jean styles are aptly titled Melrose and Cliff. The autumn/winter

Oh my goth, is what I want to yell for a/winters trend for all things gothic and Swart went full frightening goth for little ones! To be fair the collection had notable looks, a padded moc-croc black trench sat well, slightly sculptural., wide

Bonpoint are so damn tasteful, often spotted on mini Sloane rangers whilst on their Sunday afternoon walk with nanny. So no fashion forward show pieces or quirky transitional trends here. The a/winter collection was everything that the brand

A busy opening dayHolland’s biggest childrenswear trade show, Kleine Fabriek, took place this weekend (unfortunately under extremely cold and wet conditions!) in the capital city of Amsterdam, showcasing plenty of exciting autumn winter 2011

Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his debut kids line as part of the a/winter men’s show in Paris. The line is produced by the mega- power of Group Zannier, who also produce the licence for Little Marc Jacobs and Kenzo. Mini-me seems to be a popular trend